William Nickerson Jr. | |
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Born | [1] nr.Coldspring, Texas, US | January 26, 1879
Died | November 14, 1945[2] | (aged 66)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Bishop College |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, publisher |
Known for | Founder of Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company |
William Nickerson Jr. (January 26, 1879 – November 14, 1945) was a prominent Los Angeles–based businessman and founder of Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company, which at one time was the largest black-owned business west of the Mississippi.